If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You may have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Do I have grounds for a case, I want my money back? Pennsylvania

I am a PA resident and I bought a car from DE 3 days ago from a private party. I found the car listed online which stated:

Selling 96 Honda Accord ex, all power, strong running 2.2 vtec motor auto trans shifts perfect. car has almost 160k motor has lil over 100k, its got a header and catback exhaust, lowered about 2", full body kit, 17" black rims, cold air intake, black tail lights, has no dents and no rust has few small paint chips, its still tagged and is daily drive. Asking 2800.

He lowered the price to 2200 and I drove 1hr 45mins to purchase the car. He had spoke to my brother and myself and assured us the car was everything stated and more and that it was a heck of a deal. (It was custom painted pink)

Excited, I bought the car. When we went for the test drive he informed me that the turn signal bulbs were out in the front and needed replaced, that the valve cover was leaking and it needed an exhaust gasket (which was only about $7 from the auto parts store, but it can NOT be purchased through them) and the springs had been cut to lower the car, but that was it. After a short drive down the road I realized it was not shifting properly and kicking into passing gear, none of the turn signals worked, the drivers window was not working properly along with the back passenger window and when I pushed the door lock it would make a horrible noise. Once I got the car home and started looking the wiring is all messed up (in the engine and under the dash), the ECU (computer) is not the match to the motor so it will not run properly because there are things not hooked up, the cat back exhaust is not there as stated and to top it off when I turned off the ignition sometimes, the motor itself will not stop running.

I tried to contact him, but got no response. He did not disclose any of this othe rinfo about the amount of work it would need to fix this car. I saved a copy of the listing with the info stated above.

Do I have grounds to ask for my money back or take him to small claims for my money and he can have the car back? If so would it have to be done in my state(PA) or his(DE)? Thanks

You can sue up to $15,000 in DE in small claims court just for your info.

Last edited by Betty3; 02-16-2011 at 08:41 AM.

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. Leo Buscaglia

Live in peace with animals. Animals bring love to our hearts and warmth to our souls.

The LaborLawTalk.com forum is intended for informational use only and should not be relied upon and is not a substitute for legal advice. The information contained on LaborLawTalk.com are opinions and suggestions of members and is not a representation of the opinions of LaborLawTalk.com. LaborLawTalk.com does not warrant or vouch for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any postings or the qualifications of any person responding. Please consult a legal expert or seek the services of an attorney in your area for more accuracy on your specific situation. Please note that some of our forums also serve as mirrors to Usenet newsgroups. Many posts you see on our forums are made by newsgroup users who may not be members of LaborLawTalk.com